Coach: Gene Keene (first year) Class: C South Last year’s results: 4-4, lost in Class C South quarterfinals Returning athletes: Seniors — Caleb Hodgkin (OL/DL), Quinn Callahan (TE/DL), Andrew Demers (FB/LB); Junior — Aaron Paradis (WR/DB); Sophomore — Gawain Tibbetts (QB/DB). Key losses: 14 seniors graduated Promising newcomers: Seniors — Austin Bouchard (TB/LB), Cody Comeau (TE/DL), Quinn Ferguson (RB/LB), […]
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The 12 games of High School Football
Another high school football season in Maine is upon us, and for the most ardent fans across the state, the first Friday night feels like Christmas morning: So much anticipation, so much joy. Everything is new and shiny. In the spirit of Christmas, let’s look at 12 games this season — one per week — […]
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Fall 2016 Preview: Poland Cross Country
Coach: Sean Galipeau-Eldridge (15th year) Conference: WMC; Class: B Last year’s results: Boys: 13th at Southern Maine Regionals, 13th at WMC. Girls: 13th at Southern Maine Regionals, 13th at WMC. Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Justin Gagnon, Adam Kaczynski, Gavin Myshrall, Vincent Russo, Ben Simpson. Juniors — Gaeb Bouchard, Gabe Crosby, Sean Shanahan, Sam Stone. Sophomores — […]
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Preview 2016: Poland field hockey
Coach: Amy Hediger (10th year) Conference: WMC Class: B Last year: 4-10 Returning players: Senior — Sadie Archer (D); Juniors — Morgan Brousseau (D), Lexi Morey (F), Ashley Cloutier (G), Higera Nawass (M), Desiree Menard (F); Sophomores — Brianna Doucette (F), Hwida Nawass (M), Sarah Parent (F). Key loss: Carly King. Promising newcomers: Juniors — […]
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Fall 2016 Preview: Poland Golf
Coach: Greggory Rose (second year) Conference: WMC; Class: B Returning athletes: Juniors — Garrett Goss, Brian Bernier, Kolby Banker, Ethan Whittemore, Ivan Sheloske, Caleb Nottingham; Sophomore — Matt Ray Key losses: Ethan Mason, Deryk Belanger Promising newcomers: Sophomore —Trent Vaillancourt; Freshman — Justin Jarvis Season outlook: With no seniors, the team is looking for leadership […]
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Preview 2016: Poland girls’ soccer
Coach: Tim Dolley (third year) Conference: WMC Class: B Last year: 3-10-1 Returning players: Seniors — Tia Cote (F/M), Jessica Pratt (M), Madison Simard (G), Victoria Tibbetts (D); Juniors — Katelyn Dufour (D), Emma Galipeau (M), Katelyn Greene (M), Sarah Moody (D), Katriana Pratt (M); Sophomore — Leya Harvey (F). Key losses: Courtney Cunliff, Sarah […]
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Preview 2016: Poland boys’ soccer
Coach: Mark O’Connor Conference: WMC Class: B Last year: 3-10-1 Returning players: Senior — Trystan Sanborn (D/M); Juniors — Alex Alden (D), Sam Walker (M). Promising newcomers: Senior — Ben Bernier (M); Juniors — Lucas Yorkey (M), Matt Thebarge (G), Dean Clavett (M), Keatin Herrick (M), Cameron McMahon (D/M); Sophomores — Isaac Austin (D/M), Kyle […]
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High School Outdoor Track Preview: Poland Knights
Coaches: Boys: Rick Kramer, 11th year; Girls: Dan Roy, 10th year Conference/Class: WMC/Class B Last year’s results: Boys: fourth in Division II at WMCs, 13th at Class B states; Girls: second in Division II at WMCs, 13th at Class B states Returning athletes: Boys: Tom Flint, Sam Walker, Adam Kaczynski, Vincent Russo, Quinn Ferguson, Sam […]
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High school softball: Gray-NG opens season with win over Poland
GRAY — With any opening day, there’s always an abundance of excitement to start a new season, but count on some unpredictability to go with it. In early April, softball rosters are often in a state of flux. Teams have little to no experience on real fields. There’s rust to work out and some nerves […]
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H.S. Baseball: Gray-New Gloucester gets past Poland in nine
GRAY — Gray-New Gloucester lived and died by the squeeze play Friday afternoon. Fortunately for the Patriots, with the game up for grabs in the bottom of the ninth inning, having runners at first and second base with one out forced coach Brad Smith to let freshman designated hitter Nick McCann swing the bat. McCann slapped […]